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John Cornyn: “I think one of the goals of our welfare system ought to be to equip people to become self-sufficient, and anything that…”

On the recordOctober 28, 2015
I think one of the goals of our welfare system ought to be to equip people to become self-sufficient, and anything that detracts from that I think ought to be discouraged.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Senator Cornyn emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency in the welfare system.

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